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OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU’s

(the “City”) SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER WAIT LIST


The City and County of Honolulu is opening its Wait List for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. The U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program provides rental
assistance to eligible households. Only on-line pre-applications will be accepted from Monday, June 14, 2021, 7:45
a.m. through Friday, June 18, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. Submitted pre-applications will be randomized, and through a lottery,
2,000 selected applications will be placed on the waiting list. There is no first-come, first-served advantage, and only
one application will be allowed per household. There is no guarantee for eligibility or housing assistance after applying.
Pre-applications will be accepted on-line from Monday, June 14, 2021, 7:45 a.m. to Friday, June 18, 2021, 4:30 p.m.,
at https://tinyurl.com/oahuhcv

THERE IS NO COST TO APPLY.


Devices such as smart phones, tablets, and computers with internet access may be used. For those without internet
access, the following sites are allowing the public use of computers. Please follow COVID19 safety protocols at the site.
Please practice social distancing and wear a face mask at all times.
Agencies with Computer Access
Place Address and Time Availability
842 Bethel St., 1st Floor, Honolulu
Section 8 Offices 1000 Uluohia St., #118, Kapolei
(M-F: 7:45 am - 3:00 pm)
200 N. Vineyard Blvd., Ste. A310, Honolulu
Gregory House Programs
(By Appointment Only, P: 592-9030, Jeff Akau, Program Manager)
Iwilei 680 Rd., #700, Honolulu
American Job Center
(M-F: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm)
402 Kapahulu Ave., Honolulu
Library for the Blind
(M,W,Th: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm) (T: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm)
and Print Disabled
(F: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm) (P: 733-8444)
1325 Kalihi St., Honolulu
Kalihi-Palama Public Library (M,W: 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm) (T, Th: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm)
(F: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm) (P: 832-3466)
820 California Ave., Wahiawa
Wahiawa Public Library
(T, W, Th: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm) (F: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm) (P: 622-6345)
85-625 Farrington Hwy., Waianae
Waianae Public Library
(M, T, Th: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm) (W: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm) (P: 697-7868)
94-275 Mokuola St., Waipahu
Waipahu Public Library (T,Th: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm) (W: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
(F: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm) (P: 675-0358)
41-1295 Kalanianaole Hwy., Waimanalo
Waimanalo Health Center
(Appointment and Walk-in) (M-F: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm) ( P: 259-7948)
HCAP Kalihi Palama 1555 Haka Dr., Ste. 2408, Honolulu
District Office (By Appointment Only) (P: 847-0804) (M-F: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm)
Susannah Wesley 1117 Kaili St., Honolulu
Community Center (By Appointment Only) (P: 847-1535)

Pre-applications will be accepted online. To prepare and submit a pre-application:


1. You must have a valid email address to apply.
2. Have the names, dates of birth, and social security numbers available for all persons who will be listed on
your pre-application. You will also need the monthly gross income (before taxes) for each source of income
for all persons listed on your pre-application. You must list all sources of income individually. Please review the
income limit table to check for eligibility.
3. Complete the pre-application at https://tinyurl.com/oahuhcv
4. Submit the pre-application between Monday, June 14, 2021, 7:45 a.m. and Friday, June 18, 2021 at
4:30 p.m. The site will close precisely at 4:30 p.m.
5. Your confirmation receipt will be emailed to you.
2021 Applicable Income Limits
Number of Household Members
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
$42,300 $48,350 $54,400 $60,400 $65,250 $70,100 $74,900 $79,750

The City and County of Honolulu does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, familial status,
age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, or HIV status. A
person requiring special assistance to apply such as interpreters for sign language, Limited English Proficiency, etc. is
entitled to these provisions at no cost to you. Applicants who need an accommodation, must contact the City before
Monday, June 7, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. Please call (808) 768-7098 or email cchs8@honolulu.gov.
No duplicate applications will be accepted. A duplicate application found with same or similar household members will
have all applications denied. Prior to adding any households to the Wait List, the City will screen for any duplication.
Within 30-60 days following the closing of the Wait List, applicants will be able to check their application status. Go to
www.waitlistcheck.com and follow the instructions for status of the pre-application. “HOLD” means that the random
selection process has not been completed yet. “ACTIVE” means that your pre-application was selected and has been
placed on the Wait List. “INACTIVE” means that your pre-application was not selected and you have not been placed on
the Wait List. An email notification will be sent to all selected applicants.
Interpreters will be available via WebEx.
Go to www.honolulu.gov/dcs/housing.html for the link to the different sessions.

Monday, 6/14/2021 8:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Marshallese


10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Cantonese/Mandarin
1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Tuesday, 6/15/2021 8:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Vietnamese
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Chuukese
1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Wednesday, 6/16/2021 8:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Korean
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Marshallese
1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Thursday, 6/17/2021 8:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Cantonese/Mandarin
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Vietnamese
1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Friday, 6/18/2021 8:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Chuukese
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Korean
1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Please visit our website www.honolulu.gov/dcs/housing.html for more information about our program.
Sarah Allen
Director

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